Heritage Week: The Kinsale Railway Past and Present
Price
Free of charge
Dates
24/08/2024 - 24/08/2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Charles Fort Military Fortress
Join Railway enthusiast and OPW Guide Cathal Deasy for a special illustrated talk entitled; 'The Kinsale Railway past and present'. Cathal shall discuss the first
branch-line of the West Cork Railway. He shall examine the proposals and construction of the line and the military and local usage of it, through to it's closure in 1931. Future proposals for this old transport network shall also be explored.
This is a free and fully seated event to take place in the Gunpowder Magazine at Charles Fort.
Pre-booking is essential. To book your seat please email: charlesfort@opw.ie
with your name, contact number, quantity of tickets required and the event that you are interested in.
Getting Here
3km from Kinsale – turn off Cork-Kinsale road (R600) 2km from the town.
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